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KW55 MKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,845 mi
Last recorded209,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 209,845 miles

both front brake flexible hose ferules corroded

both front brake pipes corroded at ends

floor,engine and outer sills covers fitted

nsf flexible hose centre mount adrift

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen has several chips

Fail 13 Jun 2022 209,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake flexible hose ferules corroded

both front brake pipes corroded at ends

floor,engine and outer sills covers fitted

nsf flexible hose centre mount adrift

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen has several chips

Pass 28 May 2021 205,168 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken at mid section

rear seats folded down

Pass 27 May 2020 203,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER INTERMITTENT BUT WORKING WHEN TESTED (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 194,464 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 194,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 184,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 184,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 170,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 154,610 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2016 154,610 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2014 123,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

play in osf inner rack end

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 May 2013 106,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,728 miles

windscreen has a chip just smaller than 10mm in swept area cone a

front and rear brakepipes have slight corrosion

front pads appear low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,786 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,696 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KW55 MKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW55 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW55 MKU registered?

KW55 MKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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